The Complete Issue
Greetings AOM Members and Colleagues:
We at the AAAOM wish you a hearty (if somewhat belated) Chinese New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai! The beginning of any year is a time to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Economic concern is flowing through society these days, and everyone is musing over how terms of life in the US may change under the Obama administration. As such many of our articles focus on ways to cope with the current state of economic affairs. The Qi-Unity Report checks in once again with practitioner Jean-Paul Thuot to follow up on how well acupuncture insurance coverage for lower income British Columbia residents is going. The AAAOM-SO announces the scholarship exhibition for the forthcoming AAAOM “Transitions” Conference in Sacramento in April 2009. Michael Max reports from China, exploring the contemporary landscape of common cold approaches in Beijing. WAOMA President George Whiteside writes about the current laws under consideration in Washington State.
We continue to offer you practice management tips; this issue from practitioner Nina Price, who writes about the advantages of finding a niche market. Whether you are looking for the latest trends in the field or tips on how to advance your practice and hone your skills, we hope to serve your needs in the Qi-Unity Report.
Those of you who enjoy The Integrator Blog as much as we do will have to exercise some patience on that account. John Weeks has been called away to concentrate on his own health, and we look forward to his return as faithful steward of integration matters. Look to the Qi-Unity Report for information on the issues that affect your life and practice in AOM.
The AAAOM is interested in your feedback. We invite you to use our General Feedback page to let us know your opinions and insights.
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Table of Contents:
- Common Cold in Beijing
- International Links for January, 2009
- Socialized Chinese medicine in British Columbia?
State Legislative Activities
- Acupuncture Scope of Practice and Professional Nomenclature Considerations in Washington State
Sponsors of:- Thinking Big
Practice Management
- How to Get Past Your Own Objections and Create the Best Niche for You and Your Practice
Sponsors of:- AAAOM Board of Directors Nominations
Links
- January National Links
Sponsors of:Continuing Education and Events
- Addiction Conference
- Correction
- OCOM Events
- Increasing Natural Care Accessibility for Elderly
- Southwest Symposium
- Key Concepts from the DRAFT Wellness Initiative for the Nation (WIN)
AAAOM Student Organization
- You Are at the Root of Healthcare Reform
- Student Organization Round-Up
Products, Services, and Member Savings
- Dear Prospective Advertiser
Common Cold in Beijing
Michael Max, LAc, has been reflecting about the state of AOM in contemporary China, where he has recently also been battling a cold.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/1a.html
Links to International AOM Articles
Check out these links to recent international AOM articles.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/1b.html
Socialized Chinese medicine in British Columbia?
In the Summer, 2008, issue of The American Acupuncturist, we interviewed George Abbot, the minister of health for British Columbia, about an initiative to add acupuncture coverage for low income families in British Columbia. Jean-Paul, Thuot, RAc, practices in British Columbia and reports in on how well this coverage is being used, or not.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/1c.html
Acupuncture Scope of Practice and Professional Nomenclature Considerations in Washington State
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/2a.html
Thinking Big
One distinction between allopathic medical training and AOM training concerns the business models and infrastructure available to graduating professionals. For a long time, graduating acupuncturists have been faced with opening a clinic as the predominant model—one of self-employment and business ownership. This article considers additional employment options for recent AOM school graduates and practitioners.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/3a.html
How to Get Past Your Own Objections and Create the Best Niche for You and Your Practice
Nina Price, LAc, inquires about how practitioners may identify the people they serve with a niche-market focus.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/4a.html
AAAOM Board of Directors Nominations
Be the change you want to see in the world by serving on the AAAOM Board.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/5a.html
January National Links
Here you will find a set of links to various AOM articles of note found on the web.
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/6a.html
Continuing Education and Events
Addiction Conference
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7a.html
Correction
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7c.html
OCOM Events
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7d.html
Increasing Natural Care Accessibility for Elderly
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7e.html
Southwest Symposium
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7f.html
Key Concepts from the DRAFT Wellness Initiative for the Nation (WIN)
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/7g.html
You Are at the Root of Healthcare Reform
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/8a.html
Student Organization Round-Up
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/8b.html
Products, Services, and Member Savings
Dear Prospective Advertiser:
http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/01/9a.html
In closing,
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